The world of football, including players and coaches of Newcastle United, past and present have been paying tribute to Cheick Tiote, who passed away on Monday, aged 30.
Here we round up a selection of what the Ivorian meant to those he played with and against.
Goodbye Tioté, goodbye to a true professionalhttps://t.co/cyjlHRxWVq
— Rafa Benitez Web (@rafabenitezweb) June 5, 2017
Mi más sentido pesame a la familia de Cheick Tioté. Descansa en paz. All my condolences to Cheick Tioté's family. RIP pic.twitter.com/CaHtYjQjMm
— Santi Cazorla (@19SCazorla) June 5, 2017
Today I lose a big brother, a friend, a confidant. Thank you for all these years of kindness and fraternity. #Love #RIP pic.twitter.com/xhr5R8Ui9z
— Moussa Sissoko (@MoussaSissoko) June 5, 2017
Goodnight brother, You will be missed. My heart goes out to his family. Gone too soon #RIPcheiktiote
— Papiss Demba Cisse (@CissePapiss) June 5, 2017
I am speechless and so incredibly sad. Cheick Tioté was one of the nicest and toughest teammates I have ever had. Rest in peace brother.
— Vincent Kompany (@VincentKompany) June 5, 2017
My brother Chiek. I cannot believe you are gone. I will never forget you. 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/Ab1Q9VyWly
— Yaya Touré (@YayaToure) June 5, 2017
I can't belive it. No words. I am broken. RIP Cheick
— Ayoze Perez (@AyozePG) June 5, 2017
Sin palabras, no puedo creerlo... descansa en paz amigo pic.twitter.com/aJzoBaP9YV
